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Corporal Daniel Wallace died a day after suffering an aortic dissection while moving heavy equipment in the evidence room.
Earlier in the day, Corporal Wallace had participated in a school intruder drill at a local school wearing full tactical gear during a high heat index. He then set up the SkyCop machine by himself in the heat. At 1:53 pm, while moving heavy equipment in the evidence room at the Police Department, Corporal Wallace stated that he had chest pains and collapsed.
He was transported to Jackson General Hospital where he passed away.
Corporal Wallace had served with the City of Brownsville Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Wallace gave the Brownsville Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Brownsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Wallace.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Illness
Daniel is the only officer of Brownsville Police Department remembered here.
Daniel is one of 43 officers lost to illness in TN, 5.6% of the 769 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 19 officers in TN were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 564 officers in the United States were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 566 officers worldwide were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
Who
Daniel was 29. Of the 43 lost to illness in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 54.5; the middle age was 45. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Daniel was 29. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Daniel was 29. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
August holds 20.9% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 30.2%. Wednesdays: 16.3%.
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Brownsville Police Department.
Illness deaths account for 5.6% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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